Mae Jemison

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Founder and President, the Jemison Group and BioSentient Corp, Two Medical Technology Companies

Currently Leading 100 Year Starship to assure human interstellar space travel to another star within the next century

Inductee National Women's Hall of Fame & International Space Hall of Fame

Dr. Mae C. Jemison broke more than the sound barrier in 1992 when she climbed aboard the space shuttle Endeavour and became the first woman of color to travel into space. She was also NASA’s first Science Mission Specialist performing experiments in material science, life science and human adaptation to weightlessness. Dr. Jemison is a highly sought after speaker on issues of health care, social responsibility, technology, education, STEM, and motivation.

Dr. Mae C. Jemison broke more than the sound barrier in 1992 when she climbed aboard the space shuttle Endeavour and became the first woman of color to travel into space. She was also NASA’s first Science Mission Specialist performing experiments in material science, life science and human adaptation to weightlessness. Dr. Jemison is a highly sought after speaker on issues of health care, social responsibility, technology, education, STEM, and motivation.

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“Absolutely wonderful! Dr. Jemison gave a terrific speech. The Dean and the Associate Deans were all very pleased and the students and audience truly enjoyed her. We were absolutely delighted to have Dr. Jemison at our commencement ceremony and could not have been more pleased with her talk.

Dr. Jemison inspires and encourages audiences as she shares the achievements and obstacles presented in her own life, always bringing sense of humor to each story she tells. ...

Dr. Jemison inspires and encourages audiences as she shares the achievements and obstacles presented in her own life, always bringing sense of humor to each story she tells.

Exploring the Frontiers of Science and Human Potential

Dedicating her life’s work to scientific, technological, and medical advancements, Dr. Jemison explores the frontiers of science and the human potential. ...

Dedicating her life’s work to scientific, technological, and medical advancements, Dr. Jemison explores the frontiers of science and the human potential.

STEM: The Importance of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Dr. Jemison discusses the importance of STEM in developing the next generation of problem solvers and entrepreneurs. This is an important topic for college and universities, as well as municipal regions working in partnership with businesses to attract and develop STEM talent. ...

Dr. Jemison discusses the importance of STEM in developing the next generation of problem solvers and entrepreneurs. This is an important topic for college and universities, as well as municipal regions working in partnership with businesses to attract and develop STEM talent.

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Mae Jemison featured in #1 Bestseller, Little Leaders

Pioneering astronaut Mae Jemison is one of the remarkable, trailblazing women included in the new bestselling picture book “Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History.” An instant #1 on Amazon, Little Leaders relates the true stories of black women who broke boundaries and achieved beyond expectations. Set to inspire an educate the next generation, the book features Mae Jemison on the cover, in the uniform she wore when she made history by becoming the first African American woman to travel into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor in 1992. Jemison translates her awe-inspiring experiences into powerful speeches for rapt audiences, consistently receiving stellar reviews. As the Girls Scouts of the USA raved after Jemison’s recent keynote: “Dr. Jemison was amazing! I have received nothing but positive feedback on her presentation. In fact, many have said she was the best speaker they had ever heard. She was so engaging with the audience and girls and I had the honor of taking a picture with her!”

Pioneering astronaut Mae Jemison receives her own LEGO

One (very) small step for womankind! MAE JEMISON, the first African-American woman in space, has been immortalized in Lego form along with four other female NASA pioneers. The “Women of NASA” set, as it is known, is a celebration of the critical roles women like Jemison played in the U.S. space program. News of the LEGO sets release was picked up by countless media outlets including Business Insider, CBS News, Quartz, Fortune and more. Mae Jemison overcame immense obstacles to become an astronaut, and this fall she celebrated the 25th anniversary of her historic trip to space. She draws on her tremendous breadth of experience to inspire and empower audiences at each of her engagements, garnering praise such as "Dr. Jemison was simply amazing! The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive!" (The Universiy of Alabama), and "Dr. Jemison was one of the best speakers we have had! The attendance was great and she received a standing ovation even before she began talking" (Appalachian State University).

On September 12, 1992, Mae Jemison made history by becoming the first African American woman to travel into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor. On the 25th anniversary of her historic flight, Jemison made headlines in Forbes, The Observer, and more, as people reflected on her epic accomplishments, continued dedication to promoting diversity in STEM, and work in leading the 100 Year Starship initiative. In celebration of the anniversary, Jemison hosted a party—25 Strong—under the Endeavour space shuttle at the California Science Center, where she encouraged guests to “embrace the universe of the possible.” Her inspiring address at the event drew plenty of praise on Twitter: “Amazing, smart & beautiful inside & out Congrats on your 25 year anniversary!”; “@maejemison - 1st woman of color in space, beacon of light & inspiring advocate for an enlightened space-faring vision of humanity #25strong.” Sought-out to speak at a wide range of companies, organizations and academic institutions, Jemison brings her remarkable experiences and empowering inspiration to life for every audience, consistently earning rave reviews. Event-planners point to her willingness to take time and meet with attendees, ability to draw a packed house, and passion and humor as elements that make her events go above and beyond.

Dr. Mae Jemison is an American icon, the first African American woman in space, entrepreneur and advocate for science education at all levels. College and Universities hosting STEM events praise Dr. Jemison as the perfect speaker to bring their event to an apex. Cities and municipal regions working in partnership with tech and engineering businesses have invited Dr. Jemison to speak at their STEM events to draw attention to STEM careers, and to attract and develop talent. Dr. Jemison inspires her audiences as a living example of the literal heights STEM studies can take a dreamer and worker.

Mae Jemison kicks-off Black History Month speaker series in front of a packed house

Celebrated as a civil rights icon worldwide, NASA’s first African-American astronaut Mae Jemison addressed a full house to kick of Michigan State University’s “Slavery to Freedom” lecture series in honor of Black History Month. Ahead of the event, local news buzzed about Mae Jemison’s speech and then as she arrived, CityPulse reported, “Hustling past the last minute, Kellogg Center staffers dragged in hundreds of extra chairs to accommodate a throng of arrivals until over 600 people circled the dais like the rings of Saturn.” In her captivating remarks, Jemison touched on everything from the importance of promoting diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), to illuminating recent technological advances, and the remarkable feats of the civil rights movement. She also urged attendees to use their “place at the table” to improve society, a message that resonated across the board. As CityPulse reported: “Fueled by a potent mix of astronaut glamour and the authority of a civil rights icon, Jemison was uniquely suited to deliver a payload of optimism.”

Dr. Mae Jemison: First astronaut to appear on Star Trek, and other personal facts

Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space and Principal of the 100 Year Starship, divulges to Malibu Magazine some personal favorites, observations on life, and at least one guilty pleasure.

We exist to make the capability of human travel beyond our solar system a reality within the next 100 years. We unreservedly dedicate ourselves to identifying and pushing the radical leaps in knowledge and technology needed to achieve interstellar flight, while pioneering and transforming breakthrough applications that enhance the quality of life for all on Earth. We actively seek to include the broadest swath of people and human experience in understanding, shaping and implementing this global aspiration.

Dr. Mae C Jemison is an American engineer, physician and NASA astronaut who became the first woman of color in the world to go into space when she flew aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992. Serving six years as a NASA astronaut, Dr. Jemison is an icon of both the women's rights and civil rights movement, inducted into both the National Women's Hall of Fame (1993) and the International Space Hall of Fame (2004).

A strong, committed global voice for science literacy, in 1994 Jemison founded the international science camp The Earth We Share™ (TEWS) for students 12-16 years old from around the world. In 2011, Jemison also launched the TEWS-Space Race, with the goal of improving science achievement for underserved Los Angeles-area students who are underrepresented in the sciences. Dr. Jemison continues to be a vocal advocate for improving education access and advocating for greater inclusion of girls in STEM programs. Jemison's book, Find Where the Wind Goes, is geared for teenagers and explores her experiences growing up on the South Side of Chicago, cultivating her aspirations to be a scientist, and her history-making journey into space.

Following her time in NASA, Dr. Jemison founded both The Jemison Group and BioSentient Corporation. A technology consulting firm, The Jemison Group explores and develops stand-alone science and technology programs, integrating the critical impact of socio-cultural issues with revolutionary technologies. Among The Jemison Group's groundbreaking work is a project to use satellite technology for health care delivery in West Africa and another to use solar dish Stirling engines for electricity generation in developing countries.

Currently, Dr. Jemison leads The 100 Year Starship (100YSS), a revolutionary initiative to assure the capability for human interstellar space travel to another star within the next century.

Involved in a wide range of programs and causes, Dr. Jemison is a member of the National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine and is on the Board of Directors of: Kimberly-Clark Corp., Scholastic, Inc., Texas Medical Center, and Valspar Corp. She's also a Trustee of Morehouse College and served as the Chair of the Texas State Product Development and Small Business Incubator Board and the Greater Houston Partnership Disaster Planning and Recovery Task Force. Among many honors, awards and honorary degrees she has received the National Organization for Women’s Intrepid Award and the Kilby Science Award. Jemison appeared on an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, hosted the Discovery Channel series World of Wonder, and was chosen by People magazine as one of the “World’s 50 Most Beautiful People.”

In addition to all her work, Dr. Jemison is a highly sought after speaker on issues of health care, social responsibility, technology and motivation. Sh has appeared on BBC, The McNeil Lehrer Report, ABC Nightline, NPR and CNN.

Prior to NASA, Jemison was a Peace Corps Medical Officer in Sierra Leone and Liberia for two and a half years, overseeing the healthcare system. Jemison earned a B.S. degree in chemical engineering and her M.D. from Cornell University.